Certification Partners
| Organization Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Women and Enterprise (CWE) | SDO cross-certification partner of Women Business Enterprises (WBE). Helps women business owners and aspiring women entrepreneurs launch and grow their business by providing access to resources, tools and support. | |
| City of Boston Supplier Diversity Department | SDO cross-certification partner of Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MBE and WBE). Works to ensure that minority- and women-owned small businesses can thrive and grow in Boston through access to City contracts. | |
| Disability:IN | SDO cross-certification partner of Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBE). Provides resources for business disability inclusion worldwide and expands opportunities for people with disabilities across enterprises. | |
| Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (GNEMSDC) | SDO cross-certification partner of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). Expands business opportunities for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), and creates mutually beneficial links between corporate members and Minority Business Enterprises. | |
| National LGBTBE Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) | SDO cross-certification partner of LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBE). Advocates for expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people. | |
| National Veteran-Owned Business Associaton (NaVOBA) | SDO cross-certification partner of Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. | |
| VetCert (MySBA Certifications) | SDO cross-certification partner of Veteran- and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. |
Community Partners
Made up of more than 30 Black leaders from across the state, the Governor’s Advisory Council on Black Empowerment works closely with the Governor and Lt. Governor to support Massachusetts' Black community, reduce inequities, and expand opportunity.
| Organization Name | Description |
|---|---|
| We Are ALX | We Are ALX is a non-partisan, collaborative non-profit with the mission of advancing Latino prosperity and leadership representation. |
| Asian Business Empowerment Council | The Asian Business Empowerment Council (ABEC) aims to coordinate and unify a vibrant community of business owners, entrepreneurs, service providers, and advocates to build a strong collective voice for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) business community across Massachusetts. |
| Governor's Advisory Council on Black Empowerment | Made up of more than 30 Black leaders from across the state, the Governor’s Advisory Council on Black Empowerment works closely with the Governor and Lt. Governor to support Massachusetts' Black community, reduce inequities, and expand opportunity. |
| Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) | Advancing the economic well-being of Black businesses, organizations, and residents in Massachusetts through advocacy, business and leadership development, and strategic partnerships. |
| Boston Impact Initiative (BII) | Focused on impact investing and economic justice, investing in opportunity for all people, especially those most oppressed or abandoned by our current economic system to lead a dignified and productive life. |
| Commonwealth of Massachusetts Asian American and Pacific Islanders Commission (AAPIC) | The Massachusetts Asian American & Pacific Islanders Commission (AAPIC) is the Commonwealth’s only permanent, statewide body dedicated to addressing the needs and challenges of the AAPI community. The AAPIC provides programs, education, resources, and advocacy throughout Massachusetts. |
| Global Initiative for Indigenous Advancement, Inc (GIIA) | Advances the social, health, education, and economic status of Indigenous people worldwide. |
| Governor's Advisory Council on Latino Empowerment | Advises the Administration on strategies to expand economic opportunities for and improve the overall well-being of Massachusetts’ Latino community. |
| Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce | Independent, non-profit organization that is the convener, voice, and advocate of our region's business community by connecting business leaders to build meaningful professional relationships. |
| Health Connector for Business | Health Connector for Business provides small businesses in Massachusetts (under 50 employees) with access to affordable, quality health insurance, with opportunities to save money through lower premiums, tax credits, and the ConnectWell wellness program, while giving employees the unique opportunity to pick their own plan. |
| Lawrence Partnership | The Lawrence Partnership is a collaboration of business and civic leaders committed to building a local economy that benefits all people in Lawrence by helping to grow businesses. |
| Massachusetts Black Latino Caucus | Defines, highlights and analyzes issues and concerns affecting people of color in Massachusetts; seeks to develop a sense of political awareness among constituents and to make the political and legislative process accountable and accessible for those who have been disenfranchised. |
| Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce | Cultivates inclusive relationships between LGBT-owned businesses and the corporate sector to drive economic impact throughout the Commonwealth. |
| Massachusetts Office on Disability | The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) provides information, guidance, and training on disability-related civil rights and architectural access. |
| Massachusetts Veterans Chamber of Commerce | Massachusetts Veterans Chamber of Commerce (MassVCC) mission is to provide all military, veteran, and spouse business owners with the tools, resources, and network they need to strengthen their families, communities, and our economy. We are committed to achieving this mission by helping you tap into the power of MassVCC's network, attend our events, workshops, get assistance, and take advantage of our procurement risk assessment. |
| Small Business Strong | Small Business Strong revitalizes and fortifies small businesses, especially women and minority-owned businesses, through expedited, pro-bono resources. Request assistance: Speak with an Advisor |
| U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce, Inc. | Promotes and empowers Haitian American businesses by creating a platform where they can showcase their services to the communities in Massachusetts and beyond. |
| Work Without Limits | A network of employers, educational institutions, employment service providers, and state and federal agencies with a goal of increasing employment of people with disabilities and contracting opportunities for businesses owned by people with disabilities. |
| Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England | The VBOC of New England provides information on small business ownership to service members and military spouses by facilitating and instructing Boots to Business, offering individual counseling, training, technical and financial skill development, comprehensive business assessments, and community building with veteran entrepreneurs. Contact: Jennifer “Jennie” Murphy, Executive Director jmurphy@cweonline.org (844) 406-2171 |